Velvet S. Colston
*************@*****.*** 407-***-****
Objective Summary
Seasoned manager skilled in working with a diverse group of professionals. Eager to bring strong management, administrative and leadership skills to a company in need and support of top-down management.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Experience
East Coast Protective,
Services
12/2019 - Current Operations Manager – (Southeast Protection Inc., Security Division)
• Managed a team of 25 Unarmed Contracted Security Officers for Orlando MCO Airport
• Recruit and hire potential qualified candidates for job openings
• Conduct exit interviews as to reason(s) of exiting for the purpose of turnover ratio and evaluations for retention purposes
• Track attendance and performance infractions
• On-Site Point of Contact (POC) to assist in preparing subcontractor invoices with appropriate documentation, resolve staffing issues, etc.
• Key employee timecard of hours worked into time management system
• Monitor all punch in/outs daily; provide and coordinate with contractor/management of missing hours worked and provide appropriate correspondence for payroll purposes
• Maintain new hire packets and employee training files for a guards
• Review, approve and administer PTO requests to contractor and coverage replacement with staff
• Compose reports, memorandums, and other material for distribution to workforce
United Parcel Service
(UPS)
11/2015 – 08/2018 Sales Operations Supervisor
• Supervised and monitored the Business Development Office with a team of ten administrative assistants under my supervision
• Audited invoices against purchase orders and budgeted for cost accounting entry and payables
• Collaborated with regional, district and sales managers and account executives to ensure accuracy of all report information
• Organized and planned department meetings
• Prepared sales reports for Director of Sales and created PowerPoint presentations to present to District Manager
Velvet S. Colston
*************@*****.*** 407-***-****
12/2011 – 11/2015
05/2005 – 12/2011
Sales Operation Administrative Assistant
• Assisted Director of Sales (DOS) and Account Executives (AE)
• Prepared sales reports for DOS and created PowerPoint presentations to present to District Manager
• Assisted Account Executives with customer accounts
• Collaborated with customers in setting up accounts for shipping purposes Operational On-Road Supervisor
• Maintained safety reports and conducted annual safety training for drivers
• Conducted on-road safety observations pursuant to on-road policies and protocol
• Coordinated with operations to ensure OSHA governmental compliance 04/2003 – 05/2005 Human Resources Health/Safety Specialist
• Generated safety reports pursuant to OSHA governmental compliance
• Trained and facilitated designated responders training courses
• Collaborated with Workers Compensation supervisor in accounting and cost analysis
01/1993 – 04/2003 Industrial Engineering Specialist/Administrative Assistant
• Assisted four District Managers on various operational tasks
• Coordinated with district staff in facilitating district managers calendars and schedules
• Generated expense account reports
• Book travel arrangements for district manager and staff
• Liaison between District Manager and Staff
• Worked alongside District Manager to collaborate on projects needed from staff
Skillset: • Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure References:
Available upon request